Chickpeas & hummus

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Health Benefits of Chickpeas | Simple and Delicious Hummus Recipes By Dr. Ben Kim on January 19, 2008 Chickpeas are one of the least expensive, nutrient-rich foods that you can eat. Chickpeas are rich in a number of nutrients, most notably folate (folic acid), manganese, tryptophan, copper, iron, and of course, healthy protein. Due to their high folate and tryptophan content, chickpeas are an excellent food choice for women of child-bearing age and people who have trouble getting restful

sleep. Enjoy the many health benefits of chickpeas through our two favorite hummus recipes, found below. Middle Eastern Hummus Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), soaked overnight in plenty of water2 garlic clovesJuice of 1 large lemon3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling3 tablespoons tahiniSea saltGround cumin Directions: Drain chickpeas and cook them in a pot of simmering water until tender. Drain and set aside. Combine chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and tahini in a food processor and blend until ingredients come together into a thick paste. With the food processor running, add a little water, about half a tablespoon at a time, until the hummus becomes smooth and creamy. Add sea salt, to taste. Transfer creamy

hummus into a bowl and dust with cumin. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil just before serving. *** Traditional Hummus Recipe Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), or 2 cups dry chickpeas1 tablespoon tahini1 garlic cloveJuice of 1 small lemonSea salt, to tasteExtra-virgin olive oil Directions: Rinse and bring canned chickpeas to a boil for one minute to help remove preservatives. If you use dry chickpeas, soak them in water overnight and cook until tender over low to medium heat. After warming up chickpeas in a pot of boiling water and draining them, combine chickpeas and all other ingredients except extra-virgin olive oil in a food processor. As the ingredients blend together, add olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Try both versions of hummus with toasted whole grain bread, sliced

tomatoes, and lettuce. You can serve hummus at room temperature, cold, or warm; we prefer ours warm, right out of the food processor. Both versions keep well in an airtight container for several days in the refrigerator. Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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